Tammy Bruce
Department Spokesperson
APRIL 2,
2025
Today, the United States is sanctioning financial
facilitators, procurement operatives, and companies
operating as part of a global illicit finance network
supporting the Houthis. In coordination with Iran-backed
Houthi financier, Sa’id al-Jamal, the network of actors
designated today has procured millions of dollars of
commodities from Russia, including weapons, dual-use
materials, and stolen Ukrainian grain, for shipment to
Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.
Those designated
today include two Russia-based Afghan brothers who assisted
Sa’id al-Jamal in orchestrating shipments of stolen
Ukrainian grain from Crimea to Yemen.
To counter the
Houthis’ illicit efforts to procure weapons, dual-use
materials, and stolen goods, the United States also
identified eight digital asset wallets used by the Houthis
to transfer funds associated with the group’s
activities.
The United States is committed to
eliminating the Iran-backed Houthis’ capabilities and
resources to conduct attacks on our servicemembers and naval
assets, while ending their ability to threaten the security
of the United States and our partners.
Today’s
action is being taken pursuant to the counterterrorism
authority Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, and
builds on previous actions targeting Houthi weapons
procurement operatives and suppliers. For more information,
today’s designation can be found on the Recent
Actions | Office of Foreign Assets Control
webpage.
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